Niche Productions present the return of antipodean soulful 7-piece, Solaa to showcase a night of the very best in soul, funk and hip-hop.
When it comes to pure soul-satisfying grooves, NZ outfit Solaa are in a class of their own. This 7 man (and woman)-strong outfit weave a smooth selection of soulful hip-hop, R&B and funk.
Released in NZ in 2006, Solaa’s debut album ‘Steps in Time’ features some of the best vocal talents in New Zealand including Ladi6, Scribe and Hollie Smith (Blue Note/Manhattan Records) and is touted as a “beautifully eclectic blend of jazz, funk soul and hip-hop” (Out of Hand/ UK). Their success didn’t stop on their home-turf and they were soon making waves and impressions across the Pacific.
Following on from the release of their debut album, Solaa has received love from audiences across the globe. ‘Sylphlike’ and ‘Chance’ were dropped on BBC’s 1Xtra and ‘Aintnothing’ received airplay throughout North America. With an impressive list of live shows already in Australia, including sold out performances at Melbourne’s Prince of Wales and Sydney’s Forum alongside Shapeshifer and a huge show at Melbourne’s Forum Theatre with Fat Freddy’s Drop, Solaa have begun to attain a hungry funk-loving audience with support up and down the country.
Niche Productions present SOLAA
